David Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 I’m thinking of buying a Strand 300 series desk, any comments on them, good or bad??? Moderation - Topic title adjusted to aid future searches (was 3oo) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 As with any purchase, the suitability of the product depends on its intended use. Venue, production company, or hire company? Theatre, corporate, concert, or something else? A few dimmers, or large rigs of moving lights? Structured, linear shows, or lots of busking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulears Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 if you like strand protocol, and don't have the budget for a 500 series, the 300 makes a sensible alternative. Given that you can pretty well choose your own configuration of sub panels, external monitors, or matching flat screens - they're well worth a look. Do get an extra monitor card - two monitors work much better.Downsides - well, the trackerball system of control is a little tedious - even when you get used to it. Not really a snag until you start to want to control movers - having just the one ball and having to select the parameter with the up down buttons takes a smidge longer, especially on fixtures with lots of attributes. It wins (at least, for me) because:(It's small)(you can separate the panels making it fit smaller work areas)(it can integrate well with the 500 series) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henny Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 the 300 , great little desk. been using one since sep 2001, one year in small amdram venue (50 channel version 24/48 manual preset + 24 subs) was mainly using 24 channels of dimmers and 2 to 4 movers. apart from the odd softwhere bug that has now gone never any problems . for the last 2 years I've been using one on corporate/conference/concert work. Very good for the job , one plus is that all the keys are backlit verry useful when you have had no chance to find the workers due to one hell of a getin. as for setting it up , takes approx one min. would deffentley recommend 2nd vga card , and the uzbe designers key. as for using it for movers , did an awards evening in december had 20 mini macs in the set and 10 mac 250's out front. plotting including patching took 2 hours tops. as for the fixture settings there Very easy to right , just keep a pice of paper to hand. the only limit of the 300 is no sound to light , but that doesn't tend to cause any problems . also due to it only having a 3mb hard disk (Disk on chip) it helps to clean it out once a season , any other questions just drop us pm ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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